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Common Summertime Skin Rashes in Children

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 Common Summertime Skin Rashes in Children ​​​Sunny days and starlit evenings spent playing, splashing, and exploring can leave kids with more than warm summertime memories. Balmy weather also can lead to itchy, irritated skin.                                      1. Heat Rash                                                                    Heat rash ( also known as prickly heat or miliaria)  is seen most often in babies and young children when sweat gland pores become blocked and perspiration can't escape. The rash looks like patches of small pink or red bumps or blisters under clothing or spots where skin tends to fold—on the neck, elbows, armpits, or thighs—although heat rash can oc...

What Causes Pimples – and how to deal with them!

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What Causes Pimples – and how to deal with them! On this page are 3 common causes of pimples, along with  what to do  to make a difference to your skin! What Causes Pimples: 3 of the most common culprits Hormones Stress Diet 1. Hormones = T he  major underlying cause of pimples and acne. Hormones have a first-hand role in controlling sebum production in our skin. If this oil production is out of balance, it will produce more oil than it should. This mixes with dead skin cells and blocks pores – causing pimples as well as blackheads. Puberty Over active hormones during this stage cause skin to produce more oil by  directly influencing  the sebaceous glands. Controlling pimples  at this stage is about  balancing  oil production  as much as possible with lifestyle factors and skin care Keeping the skin clean and balanced, while taking care of your body and lifestyle, will help greatly to prevent br...

Why Does the Sun Make Your Skin Darker But Your Hair Lighter?

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Why Does the Sun Make Your Skin Darker But Your Hair Lighter? Skin and hair react differently to sunlight. Typically, the skin darkens and the hair lightens, a result of a pigment in the human body called melanin . Melanin darkens the skin to protect it from harmful solar radiation. Because hair cells are not alive like skin cells are, melanin cannot protect hair from sun damage. Hair takes on a bleached appearance, while skin becomes darker. Precautions should be taken to limit exposure to ultraviolet light to prevent skin and hair damage. Sunlight =                                                Some of the sun’s rays are beneficial , but others, such as ultraviolet rays, are hazardous. This radiation comes in three forms: ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet C (UVC ). The earth’s atmosphere filters out UVC radi...
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FUNGAL SKIN INFECTIONS =                                         Fungal skin infections are caused by certain types of fungus, or excessive growth of normally harmless types. Fungal skin infections usually affect your skin because they live off keratin, a protein that makes up your skin, hair and nails. Most fungal skin infections can be treated effectively. Causes of fungal skin infections   =                          You're more at risk of getting a fungal skin infection if you: 1)have recently taken a course of antibiotics 2)are taking steroids 3)have high blood sugar levels (for example, if you have uncontrolled diabetes) 4)are overweight 5)have had fungal skin infections in the past 6)have a weakened immune system caused, for example, by cancer or HIV/AIDS. Moist skin encourages funga...

Signs And Symptoms Of Viral Fever In Infants

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 Signs And Symptoms Of Viral Fever In Infants It’s heartbreaking for the parent to see any kind of pain or discomfort in your child. It is especially hard when your child has fever. Babies catch viral fever very easily; as the temperature of the child increases, there is a fear created in the parents mind and this is medically termed as “fever phobia”.                                        Signs And Symptoms Of Viral Fever In Infants: Usually the first sign of viral fever in baby is the temperature of 100 degrees C to 103 degrees C. And another symptom is chills. There are many viral infections and the symptoms generally change depending on the virus that is catches your baby. Nausea Sore throat Look pale Feel shivery Chills Cold Cough Blocked nose Pain in the tummy Diarrhea No appetite Protection M...
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Can your period cause anemia? things to know :- 1) Monthly blood loss through menstruation  can  cause anemia 2)Heavy menstrual bleeding  can make you more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia 3)Symptoms  of iron deficiency anemia include:  -tiredness,  -weakness,  -shortness of breath,  -poor concentration, -lightheadedness. Anemia can sneak up on you — 1)especially iron deficiency anemia . 2)It can happen slowly, over years , so that you might not notice the changes. 3) A fatigue that you can’t shake , regardless of how much you rest.  4)Feeling easily out of breath from activities you could always do before. Unexplained changes in your hair, nails, skin.  5)These are just some of the symptoms of iron deficiency.  5)Anemia is a huge public health problem globally, with 1.62 billion people (24.8% of the world population) predicted to be impacted. First: what is anemia?     ...